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First Impressions Matter – Get Your Home Market Ready

If you are considering selling your home, there are several things you can do now to make the best first impression on potential buyers. Taking the time to declutter, deep clean and make simple repairs will show buyers that your house and property are well-maintained and ready for a new owner. Increase Curb Appeal A […]
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Bank of Canada Interest Rate Hike

July 12, 2022 The Bank of Canada has increased its key policy interest rate to 5.00%—a jump of 25 basis points from June and the latest of 10 rate hikes in the last 16 months. If real estate is about location, location, location, the central bank’s rationale is about inflation, inflation, inflation. “While CPI inflation […]
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Should You Buy or Rent a Home?

In today’s competitive real estate market, you may wonder if it’s better to rent a place or buy a home. Purchasing a residence can provide more privacy and future investment potential, while renting allows for more flexibility and less maintenance. Both options have a myriad of pros and cons, but it ultimately will depend on […]
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Insider Tips to Buying a Home in Today’s Market

It’s always hard to predict the future, especially with the housing market. But one thing is for sure – real estate remains a sound investment. If you’re looking for your dream home, here are some tips to help set you up for success and guide you through this buying season. Assess Your Financial Health Before […]

Advice First Impressions Matter – Get Your Home Market Ready If you are considering selling your home, there are several things you can do now to make the best first impression on potential buyers. Taking the time to declutter, deep clean and make simple repairs will show buyers that your house and property are well-maintained and ready for a new owner. Increase Curb Appeal A […]

Advice Bank of Canada Interest Rate Hike July 12, 2022 The Bank of Canada has increased its key policy interest rate to 5.00%—a jump of 25 basis points from June and the latest of 10 rate hikes in the last 16 months. If real estate is about location, location, location, the central bank’s rationale is about inflation, inflation, inflation. “While CPI inflation […]

Advice Should You Buy or Rent a Home? In today’s competitive real estate market, you may wonder if it’s better to rent a place or buy a home. Purchasing a residence can provide more privacy and future investment potential, while renting allows for more flexibility and less maintenance. Both options have a myriad of pros and cons, but it ultimately will depend on […]

Advice Insider Tips to Buying a Home in Today’s Market It’s always hard to predict the future, especially with the housing market. But one thing is for sure – real estate remains a sound investment. If you’re looking for your dream home, here are some tips to help set you up for success and guide you through this buying season. Assess Your Financial Health Before […]

Advice Summer Safety Tips for Outdoor Play When school lets out for the summer, kids will be heading outside more often to climb and swing on the playset, run around in the yard and splash in the pool. But regardless of the outdoor activity, make sure they always use sunscreen and stay hydrated. Of course, while summer is a great time for backyard […]

Homeowner Tips Tips for Summertime Outdoor Living Outdoor living is as important as indoor space, especially in the summertime. Everything in your backyard — whether it’s a fire pit, dining area or theater — should be part of a well-planned, integrated design. Here are a few outdoor accessories that will turn your backyard into another room of your house. Fire Pits Fire […]

Homeowner Tips How to Prolong the Life of Your Plants During Summer After a cold and rainy first half of the year, many people thought summer and sunshine would never come. Well, it is certainly here now! While it may be easy for us to beat the heat by staying indoors with air conditioning, visiting the beach, or even taking a dip in our backyard pools—staying cool […]

Kitchen – The Heart of Home What magical, gravitational pull does the kitchen hold over us all? It’s a combination of things that we’re unconsciously and instinctively attracted to – comfort, familiarity and fond memories. No matter the time of day, the event du jour or the number of guests who grace your doorstep, most often you’ll find friends and family […]

Advice Unleash Your Personality: 5 Tips to Infuse Authenticity into your Home Design Does your home feel like you, or does it feel like someone else designed your space? It’s easy to get caught up in TikTok trends and new design ideas, but it is important to remember that our homes should be a reflection of ourselves. If you’re struggling to find balance between following trends and being […]

5 Tips for a Healthy Work-From-Home Routine If you’re looking for ways to improve your 9-to-5 routine, try these five simple ideas. Higher productivity, less stress, more free time – working from home offers plenty of benefits. It also comes with the challenge of rethinking your daily habits while prioritizing your mental and physical health. If you’re looking for ways to improve […]

Advice What It Takes To Be A Successful Realtor What skills do successful Realtor’s have? Communication skills Understanding of real estate Knowledge of your local market Time management skills Negotiation skills Marketing skills Communication Being able to communicate with your clients is the #1 key to being a successful Realtor. Whether it be a verbal conversation, a written document, or simply being able to […]

Just For Fun Staging Tips to Sell Your Home This Spring Whether on television, at an open house or on the pages of a magazine, we’ve all seen stunningly outfitted estates that deliver a true wow factor – and listing price – that properties without staging just cannot match. Buyers quickly fall in love with homes that have a strong character while wordlessly conveying the lifestyle […]

Advice Curb Appeal: A Fresh Façade Makes a Statement Maybe your perfect house was “new” a few years ago and it’s time for a refresh, or perhaps you’re just ready to mix things up a bit. Whatever your motivation for a mini home makeover, it’s always smart to begin by focusing on the façade. Go beyond a fancy mailbox or a seasonal wreath and […]

Advice Tips to Help Buyers Make Every Open House Count There’s never been more ways for motivated homebuyers to view properties, but no matter how efficient or convenient virtual property tours can be, nothing beats seeing a home in person. Open houses are the perfect opportunity to learn vital details about a home that will help you narrow your property search. Here are a few […]

Why Women Are Natural Realtors In honour of International Women’s Day this month, we wanted to touch on the impact that women have within the real estate industry. Women everywhere are influencing the real estate industry! In fact, in most countries throughout the world, more than 50% of Realtors are women and here in Canada, roughly 60% of Realtors are women. […]

Advice 7 TIPS TO HELP YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR HOME AGAIN If you’re starting to feel like your home needs an update or a refresh or maybe you just need some new ideas- we’ve got you covered. 1. ADD A FRESH COAT OF PAINT! A simple way to learn to love your home again is adding a fresh coat of paint. You can give your […]

Advice Why is Social Media so Important in Real Estate? Why is social media so important in real estate? We’ve broken it down into 3 categories to help explain the importance of having an online presence and why social media complements the real estate industry so well. 1. MARKETING Marketing for real estate professionals is essential in order to be successful. From the […]

Advice 5 Home Renovation Trends For 2023 Does 2023 feel like the right year to give your home a little refresh? Here are 5 home reno trends that are going to be huge this year! 1. Home offices Homeowners are transforming their spaces in order to accommodate the somewhat new normal or working from home. Emily Cassolato of Coldwell Banker Neumann Real […]

HOW TO STICK TO YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION 2023 has arrived and with a new year usually comes new goals and resolutions! So, let’s talk about how to create realistic goals and how you can stick to them! 1. DEFINE YOUR GOAL, MAKE IT REALISTIC AND MAKE IT PART OF YOUR IDENTITY Once you have figured out what your goal is going to […]

Advice 7 Tips For Selling Your Home in the Fall & Winter – Coldwell Banker Canada Just because the warmer months are typically the most common for selling your home, doesn’t mean that there aren’t benefits to selling in the cooler months! In fact, buyers are usually more serious in the winter and less inventory means less competition. Here are 7 tips for selling during the colder months! Make sure […]

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